Stress and the Thyroid

• 22 December 2017
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Introduction

We have all been impacted by stress one way or another in our lifetime. Stress is the way our body reacts when something happens that we do not like or agree with.

We live in a world that can be stressful at times. For a lot of people, this can cause frustration and anger before, during, and after the situation.

Stressful events like a car wreck, a broken relationship, a disagreement, and/or an annoying co-worker can sometimes throw people for a loop.

But, there is much more that happens to the body than just the way people feel during stress.

Calcium and Thyroid Relationship

• 21 October 2017
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Calcium is the most abundant mineral in a human body.

This mineral has many important functions that only emphasize the need of well-balanced diet that delivers sufficient levels of calcium.

Your body needs calcium for vasodilation and vascular contraction, muscle function, nerve transmission, intracellular signaling and many other purposes.

Bearing in mind we have more calcium than any other mineral, it would be impossible not to wonder about its link with thyroid.

Let's find out more about the relationship between calcium and thyroid gland.

Low T3 and Weight Loss Relationship

• 26 September 2017
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Thyroid hormones play a big role in growth and development.

There are two types of hormones made in the thyroid gland: T3 (Triiodothyronine) and T4 (Thyroxine.)

In focus here today is T3, the most active form of thyroid hormone, and how it plays a huge role in your current weight.

Thyroid and Blood Sugar Relationship

• 27 August 2017
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Both controlled by the endocrine system, the thyroid gland and your blood sugar levels (controlled by the pancreas) go hand in hand.

As such, a problem with one can lead to a problem with the other.

If you are suffering from a thyroid problem – or diabetes – then read on to learn more about the relationship between your thyroid and your blood sugar – and how it can affect your health in the long run.

Effects of Thiamine on Thyroid Fatigue

• 07 August 2017
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Always feeling tired?

Maybe it’s more than just sleepless or your taxing work.

You might be experiencing one of the hallmark symptoms of Hypothyroidism, wherein the body cannot produce the sufficient amount of thyroid hormones that the body needs.

This usually results from nutrient deficiencies, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, surgical removal of the thyroid gland, or exposure to chemicals or radiation.

As a matter of fact, 21% of patients seen at the primary care level report fatigue as a presenting symptom.

Effects of Fluoride on the Thyroid

• 11 July 2017
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Within the last decade, the National Research Council spoke to the effects of fluoride on the thyroid gland: “The effects of fluoride on various aspects of endocrine function should be examined, particularly with respect to a possible role in the development of several diseases or mental states in the United States. Major areas of investigation include . . . thyroid disease.”

Other altering functions from fluoride could include the parathyroid, pineal glands, and the pituitary gland.

Thyroid Joint Pain

• 30 May 2017
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What Is Thyroid Joint Pain?

As researchers continue to study the thyroid and its effects on the body, they are finding more and more connections with thyroid issues and joint pain. Normally, the thyroid releases hormones that help control the body’s metabolism. This allows the body to convert food that people eat into energy for daily activities. Without the thyroid functioning at its highest level, the body’s metabolism begins to get out of whack. When the thyroid begins to malfunction, hypothyroidism occurs, when the gland is underactive. This means the thyroid controls less of the body’s metabolism than normal. Since energy effects how your muscles feel, it can have a very large effect. As the hypothyroidism becomes worse and worse, fluid begins to surround the joints when a person’s metabolism begins to slow. This leads to pain throughout the body.

Everything That You Need To Know Before Getting A Full Thyroid Panel

• 25 April 2017
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Has your doctor recommended that you to perform a full thyroid panel? If you are reading this article, chances are that the answer is yes, and we congratulate you on the patience and time it took you to find the right kind of article containing all information you need to get ready for your full thyroid panel! Luckily, you are in the right place! We are here to explain everything you need to know about the full thyroid panel, starting with what it is and why it is used, and moving to how it is performed and how to get ready for it. You don’t need to worry, you are going to get all the information you need to be prepared for your next doctor’s appointment, and you can discuss what you read here with them, and let them answer any other questions you might have. Let’s not keep you waiting any longer. We’ll start by explaining what a full thyroid panel is.

Thyroid Imbalances - Everything You Should Know

• 09 January 2017
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The thyroid is an endocrine gland located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple. It appears to be divided into a right and a left lobe, each about the size of a plum split into two. The two lobes are connected by a group of thyroid tissues called isthmus.

The thyroid gland produces two hormones that are released into the bloodstream. One is called triiodothyronine (T3), which is made up of 3 iodine atoms. The other is Thyroxine (T4), and it’s made up of 4 iodine atoms. Once in the body, T4 is converted into T3 and it’s this T3, either synthesized from T4 or secreted by the thyroid gland directly as T3 that is biologically active. T3 is primarily needed for the proper functioning of body cells, but it also influences bone formation, muscles, heart health, and cholesterol levels.

Thyroid Panel: What Are the Normal Levels?

• 14 October 2016
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Thyroid issues are becoming more common. Obesity and unhealthy weight gain has been on the rise for years and thyroid issues tend to come from these, though there are other factors for thyroid issues.

When your doctor tells you to get a thyroid panel, you might not know what that is exactly. This article is meant to help explain not only what goes on during a panel, but also what the normal levels should be.

This could help to relieve some of your anxiety about it before you go in and get your panel done, or it could help better understand the results of your panel.